Pictured from L to R: Chief of Department Jon Mackey, Firefighter Loretta-Catucci Jr., Firefighter B. Lieberman, Firefighter/Junior Corp Advisor Shannon Mackey, Firefighter R. Latella, Engineer N. Latella, 2nd Assistant Chief Greg Lucia
On Friday September 4th 2020 a small ceremony was held to take 4 SVFD members off of probation. Due to the pandemic the usual process could not be completed but these members deserve recognition. Promoted to full active members were Firefighters Nick Latella (Badge #399) Firefighter/EMT Brian Lieberman (#400) Firefighter Rocco Latella (#401) and Firefighter Clint Loretta-Catucci Jr.(#402).
August 2020 was a busy month for Somers Fire/EMS. In total the SVFD responded to 340 emergency incidents throughout the month. This is compared to August 2019 where we responded to 195 total incidents. During August 2020 we had Tropical Storm Isaias which resulted in approximately 150 "extra" responses compared to the same time period 2019. It was definitely an unusual month for us and we are thankful ... (Full Story & Photos)
At 2:55pm on Thursday August 13th, 2020 the SVFD was dispatched to the intersection of Route 100 and Route 35 (Whitehall Corners) for a reported Motor Vehicle Accident. While units were responding information from the scene indicated that it was a serious MVA with multiple victims and extrication. The first arriving SVFD unit car 2445 arrived 5 minutes later and confirmed ... (Full Story & Photos)
At 6:58am on Thursday August 6th, 2020 the SVFD was dispatched to 7 Eastern Way in the Lake Purdy’s section of town for a reported structure fire. Chief of Department Car 2441 arrived 7 minutes later and reported smoke showing from a residential house and requested the 10-75 assignment (working structure fire) be dispatched. Shortly after car 2443, Ladder 48 and Engine ... (Full Story & Photos)
The SVFD is proud to announce our new line officers that take office effective today May 1st 2020!
Car 2441- Chief of Department Jonathan Mackey Car 2442- 1st Assistant Chief Raymond Carile Car 2443- 2nd Assistant Chief Gregory Lucia Car 2444- Captain John Meeker Car 2445- Captain Curt Benge Fire Police 1- Fire Police Captain Robert Dugan 8011- EMS Captain Stephen D’Angelone Car 2446- Fire Lieutenant ... (Full Story & Photos)
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